There are countless reasons for not eating healthy foods -- a hectic day at work, no time to shop, not sure how to cook healthier meals, or the thought that healthy food is too expensive. With a few tweaks, healthy eating doesn’t have to be...
Healthy entertaining means healthy business! Don't let entertaining for business derail your healthy eating goals. Check out the top tips my clients use to ensure they can entertain without the gain. Plan ahead Don’t show up to the restaurant starving or before you know it you've scarfed...
The goal of most restaurants is to provide easy, inexpensive food that tastes and smells delicious. Often that means nutrition takes a back seat when dishes are laden with rich sauces, creamy dressings and lots of fried accompaniments with limited vegetables and whole grains. Check out...
How’s your new year going? I'm sure your health and fitness goals are underway and you are making progress. Often we choose resolutions for things we've been struggling with for a while, like our weight or exercise. However, have you given any thought to resolutions...
Did you know the extra pounds you put on between Halloween and Christmas can take more than 5 months to lose? That’s according to research conducted by Cornell University. Why not try a different approach this year? Make a Resolution not to gain weight during the holidays,...
You know meal-prepping will save you time (and money), but you just can’t seem to find time to get it done. I completely understand. Here are my favorite tips for efficient meal-prepping so you don't have to stress about not having enough time. Prepare...
Summer is in full swing -- the airports are packed with eager travelers off to their summer destinations and the interstates are more crowded than usual. Due to the crowds, you're probably at the airport several hours before take-off to allow adequate time for check-in....
Dining outside on a warm summer night is one of my favorite parts of the season -- from picnics at the park to big backyard barbecue gatherings. Many memories are made as we gather around a table to enjoy a meal alfresco. Unfortunately, much of what...
Which foods cause bloating? With so many contradictory claims, it’s hard to know what is healthy to eat and what to avoid. This confusion can lead you to give up and ask "why even try?!" Each one of us is unique. Even foods touted as healthy can...
Batch cooking is one of the best ways to plan for the week ahead. You spend time on Sunday so you have a home cooked meal every day without much effort. However, if you serve the same dish, day after day, on the third day,...